Officials: Arsonist on the loose

Fire officials are stepping up their efforts to find an arsonist who set a Reading home on fire.

The flames erupted Thanksgiving night in a vacant home on Schuylkill Avenue near N. Front Street in Reading.

At one point, the fire became so ferocious, explosions could be seen coming from power lines, and one firefighter had to jump through a window to safety.

Officials could not release much information about the investigation, but they did say that, based on the path of the fire, as well as the absence of ignition sources in the home, the fire was set on purpose.

Officials are asking for your help in finding the arsonist.

Anybody with information is asked to call Crime: Alert Berks County immediately.

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